Chapter 03

12 years ago {2008}

"Mommy where you going?" Ares asked as we watched our mom pack her things as quick as possible as we heard police sirens in the background

"Ares take care of your sister alright?" She said while Ares nodded as she got up from the floor and finished packing

"Where's daddy going?" I asked as I continued to suck at my lollipop

"Your daddy and I did some bad things which is why we have to pay, since I don't want to be punished yet, I'm just going to have a vacation alright? Ares remember don't forget to watch your sister's six alright?" She said as she went out the back door as my brother and I were left all alone

LIA {present}

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beep beep. I heard my alarm clock ring as I quickly rushed off bed as I remembered my mission, become a student he said. I scoffed as I approached my closet looking for clothes to wear.

I just wore a black sleeveless shirt and shorts paired with fishnets and black boots and wore the black leather jacket I found on my closet with the school's crest on top. I decided to bring knives and a gun with me just in case.

As I made my way through the hallway realizing I didn't even know what my classes were. I made my way through Kllian's office as I asked for my schedule and apparently students here are enrolled at classes, they are already good at which is why I was enrolled with combat and shooting class while my brother was stuck with coding and hacking class.

That was a dumb move even for them, they teach them what they're already good at and didn't care if they were bad at the other. Apparently, it was good for their 'stats'. Idiots.

I made my way to combat class as I removed my jacket and tied my hair up letting a few loose strands run down my cheeks.

"Ms. Lia Bordeaux please make your way to the center to introduce to us your skills" The teacher spoke as I smirked seeing how hurt the person opposed to me would be

A guy from behind raised his hands, as he approached me, I quickly saw his red cayenne hair. I recognized him, it was the one and only Nerion Cambridge. I could see the girls all swoon at him as I scoffed.

"We meet again amore" He spoke as I once again scoffed

"Stop calling me that" I spoke turning angrier by the second

"Or what amore-" He spoke right before I cut him off

I punched him in the face as I jumped onto his shoulders as he grew flustered. I of course used it to my advantage as I tightened my grip around his neck causing him to weaken.

I jumped of him as I punched him and threw him to the ground intertwining his leg with mine not allowing him to escape as I used my other hand to grip his neck giving him difficulty in breathing.

"Fuck you-" He spoke as I tightened my grip on his neck

"I mean you can try" I answered as I smirked

"That's enough, Cambridge go sit down on the bench and walk it off. Anyone else?" The professor spoke as I chuckled looking at Nerion stomping his feet as he made way to the bench still angry that I had beaten him.

A guy from behind once again raised his hand as I looked at the direction. He was tough, he still wanted to fight me despite what had happened. As he went closer to the center, I recognized his light blue orbs.

I saw Lennox as he crossed his arms on his chest staring at my dark green orbs as I fixed my jet, black hair in a ponytail. He continued to stare at me as I decided to make the first move.

I punched him as he grabbed my arm and turned me around causing me to be trapped by my own hands. He had fast reflexes sure but I was better.

I used the arm he was using on mine to toss him across the room causing him to fly to the wall as I approached him once again. I continued to push him across the wall only this time he grabbed a hold of my arm causing me to be the one placed on the wall this time. Like I was better which is why, I stomped on his foot as I pushed him off me causing him to get down on the floor.

I tackled him on the floor as I tightened my grip around his leg making it impossible to escape.

"Don't think I've forgotten that you had listened on my father and I's argument" He said as he smirked while I was taken aback at what he said

As I was distracted, he used the opportunity to push off causing me to replace his position as he used my own skills against me, goddamit!

"Checkmate" He spoke as he once again smirk staring at me with his light blue orbs

"Fuck you" I replied as I growled at him

"I mean you can try" He replied still having the same obnoxious smirk while using my own comment against me

"Alright that's enough, Bordeaux and King off to the bench" The teacher said making us stand up as I stared at Lennox angrily.

I was furious, infuriated even, I've never lost a fight. I hate him. I'll never get along with someone as obnoxious, ugly, and disgusting as him.

"Really?" Lennox spoke as he stared at me smirking

Shit. I said it out loud

I turned my back from him embarrassed as I continued to stare off onto the wall

LENNOX

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I almost lost, I never lose and I almost did. This girl really was different. She was fast, strong, and yet I won. I continued to think about the match earlier until I heard someone rumble.

"I'll never get along with someone as obnoxious, ugly, and disgusting as him." She spoke as I chuckled seeing how flustered she was

"Really?" I spoked as I smirked at her while she looked at me flustered turning back and looked at the wall

She wasn't easy to read but it doesn't mean I can't, it's harder but I manage. Once again, I was intrigued by her.

LIA

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Thank god it was shooting class next. I had to let all this frustration out somehow and I can't have sex right now so I guess this would do.

I decided to grab my gun to use for this training. A particular man stood out. He had this charcoal hair with the most beautiful hazel brown down set eyes I've ever seen.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer" He spoke as he chuckled at me

"Sorry, my name's Lia" I said as I introduced myself and shook his hand that he gave me

"Xander Moreau" He said as he flashed me this gorgeous smile

"Also known as this school's gun student instructor" He said as he introduced himself further

"So, can you tell me about the school's weapon" I asked as he chuckled seeing how interested I was about weapons

"Yeah the school provided GP100, they were supposed to have it used this year but it was stolen which is why we can't have them right now" He spoke informing me about the missing items Kllian told us about.

It was the almost the end of the day but unfortunately, we still had one class left. Kllian provides us with this 'secret class' where we would have our secret meetings and trainings since we can't do that with anyone else since this was 'undercover'.

As we went inside, we saw Kllian playing with knives obviously waiting for us while he sat at the middle of the table.

"Lennox and Lia, I need to talk to you both. The rest go back to your individual training" Kllian said as he led both Lennox and I to his office

"What is this about?" Lennox asked as he crossed his arms yet I still can't read him

"You're both team leaders" Kllian replied

"Why do you need her? I should be enough of a team leader. I don't need a fucking baby sitter" Lennox spoke as he argued with his father while I scoffed

Since no one was left to have a civilized conversation, I was left with two choices either I go out the room or I have fun with this. I of course chose the latter.

Unnoticed, I grabbed the knife from my thigh belt. I threw it across the room hitting the wall close to both of their faces which caught them off by surprise.

"Great can you both shut up now?" I asked as Lennox just crossed his arm on his chest while Kllian nodded

"Like I said you'd both be team leaders since Lia balances you son" Kllian said as Lennox gave up and accepted our fates

"Here are the files of potential suspects" Kllian said as I scanned the files that he handed to us.

A familiar one caught my eye, it was Xander's file. He was a potential suspect and I spoke to him. Shit.

"Wait I talked to Xander earlier, could he really be a suspect?" I asked still unsure as both Lennox and Kllian looked at me while Lennox arched his brow.

I won't be surprised if you didn't see him arch his brow. It was the most I've seen of him having any expression, you would've needed to pay close attention to see it.

"You need to get closer with him, I want you Lia to get closer with Xander ask him on a date" Kllian said as he processed a plan on his mind while I nodded as Lennox continued to stare at me.

As we continued to organize the files Lennox continued to stare at me which had me frustrated at fuck which is why I looked back at him.

"Spit it out" I spoke as forwards as I can to stop this staring contest that he was doing

"What?" He asked as he almost for a split second lost his composure

"Why do you keep staring at me?" I asked getting frustrated by the second

"Nothing" He replied and I can really feel the steam coming from my head

"Just speak for fucks sake!" I shouted at him

"Do you like him?" He asked as I was taken aback by his question causing me to lose my composure giving him a minute to read me and I fucking hated it.

I hate how he had control over me. I fucking hated it that everything he says causes me to lose my composure. I hate that every time he pays attention to me it swirls my emotion causing me to get frustrated.

"No, I'm just doing this for the sake of this mission" I replied as I looked back at the files as he nodded.

I went back to the room. As I went inside, I decided to admire the room this time since I didn't get a chance to last night. It had this brick firestone with a painting hanging above it. The room was spacious with hints of brown and black that accentuated the white room. The bed was a queen-sized bed with Grey blanket and pillows.

It was beautiful, what caught my eye was the balcony. It gave the view of New York City, the city of dreams. As the city lights twinkled underneath the dark blue sky as the Moon over shines everything beneath it. The night was beautiful.

As I finished getting ready for bed, I felt my phone buzz as I looked at the ID caller, unknown, I decided to answer it for the sake of my curiosity, dumb move I know.

[in call]

Caller : is this Ms. Laurent?

Lia : Who's asking?

Caller : This is New York Police Department (NYPD) telling you that your father has been free of all charges, can we confirm you're his daughter?

Lia : Yes I am, and what do you mean free? My father has abused and assaulted my family. He was meant to serve at least 50 more years in prison officer

Caller : Your father paid bail Ms. Laurent

Lia : Where did he get that money?!

Caller : We're afraid we don't know Ms. Laurent we were just checking in to let you know about your father's recent activities

Lia : Alright I understand, thank you officer

[in person]

Shit. It can't be true. Shit.

I ran, I quickly ran to my brother's room as fast as I can and quickly knocked on his door slamming it as he allowed me entry in his room.

He quickly hugged me as he saw the tears coming from my eyes as he tried to comfort me while he caressed my hair attempting to calm me down.

"Ares... he's back" I whimpered as merely a voice came out of my mouth

"Who's back?" He asked as he continued to caress my hair

"Andros...He's back" I replied as Ares stared at me in awe still letting my words sink in.